Papers of George Kleine, 1886-1946 (bulk 1900-1930).

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Papers of George Kleine, 1886-1946 (bulk 1900-1930).

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Chiefly business records, 1900-1930, consisting of correspondence, financial and legal papers, newspaper clippings, printed matter, and other papers, relating primarily to Kleine's various ventures in the early motion picture industry. Includes files relating to patent and distribution litigation, educational and European films, and to Kleine's business relations with Thomas A. Edison, Eastman Kodak Company, Motion Picture Patents Company, and Biograph Co.

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Eastman Kodak Company

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Kleine, George.

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Film executive and businessman; born 1864 (?), died 1931. From the description of Papers of George Kleine, 1886-1946 (bulk 1900-1930). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78709416 ...

Motion Picture Patents Company

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Biograph Company

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